“Original Title Deeds Often Kept in Bank Lockers”: Supreme Court Allows Buyer to Recover Money After Seller Hid Mortgage

The Supreme Court held that keeping original title deeds in bank lockers is a common practice and does not show buyer’s fault. Finding deliberate concealment of mortgage by the seller, the Court restored the order allowing the buyer to recover the paid amount.

Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling: Tenant Can Never Become Owner of Rented Property

In a major judgment, the Supreme Court ruled that no tenant—regardless of how long they’ve stayed—can claim ownership of rented property through adverse possession. The Court clarified that tenancy is always based on the owner’s permission, not ownership rights.